2020 Public Service Employee Survey Results for Canada Border Services Agency by Question 118. Are you a person with a disability?

The results of the 2020 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category. The results for "Most positive or least negative answers" and "Least positive and most negative answers" are calculated by removing the "Don't know" and "Not applicable" responses from the total responses.

Survey Themes

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My Job

Question 1. I have the tools, technology and equipment I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 44 5 19 7 0 0 70 25 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 46 6 13 5 0 0 76 19 7157

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 73 17 5 3 2 0 1 91 5 672
2020 Not a person with a disability 73 19 4 2 2 0 1 93 3 7138

Question 3. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 36 9 17 10 0 1 64 27 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 38 8 12 6 0 0 73 18 7136
2019 Person with a disability 24 29 9 19 18 0 0 53 38 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 34 9 16 9 0 0 66 25 6603
2017 Person with a disability 26 26 11 18 20 0 0 51 38 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 34 9 17 14 0 0 60 31 6603
2014 Person with a disability 27 30 9 17 17 0 0 57 34 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 34 9 16 14 0 0 61 30 8610

Question 4. I get the training I need to do my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 30 14 19 12 0 1 54 32 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 38 13 17 7 0 0 62 25 7114
2019 Person with a disability 15 29 13 23 20 0 1 44 42 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 37 14 20 11 0 0 56 30 6592
2018 Person with a disability 7 33 12 25 22 0 1 41 47 518
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 41 12 21 12 0 0 55 33 5643
2017 Person with a disability 9 26 12 21 31 0 1 36 52 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 33 13 23 19 0 0 45 42 6604
2014 Person with a disability 9 28 13 24 25 1 1 37 50 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 33 14 23 18 0 0 45 41 8615

Question 5. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 33 10 15 11 0 1 64 26 672
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 35 11 10 5 0 0 74 16 7096
2019 Person with a disability 24 30 13 15 18 0 1 54 34 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 37 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 6570
2017 Person with a disability 23 31 12 18 16 1 0 55 33 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 28 39 11 14 8 0 0 67 22 6584
2014 Person with a disability 27 30 12 15 14 1 1 58 30 605
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 39 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 8610

Question 6. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 28 10 13 17 0 0 60 30 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 30 12 11 9 0 0 68 20 7124
2019 Person with a disability 24 25 11 14 25 1 0 50 39 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 32 12 12 11 0 0 65 23 6590
2018 Person with a disability 22 25 15 16 21 0 1 47 37 517
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 33 14 13 11 0 0 62 23 5631
2017 Person with a disability 24 25 11 14 25 0 0 50 39 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 31 13 13 15 0 0 58 29 6600
2014 Person with a disability 22 27 12 16 22 0 1 49 39 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 32 15 14 14 0 1 57 28 8613

Question 7. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 32 13 13 12 0 0 62 25 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 7143
2019 Person with a disability 24 30 14 15 17 0 0 54 32 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 39 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 6623
2018 Person with a disability 19 37 11 15 18 0 0 56 33 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 42 13 11 8 0 0 67 19 5604
2017 Person with a disability 23 37 13 11 16 0 0 59 28 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 42 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 6602
2014 Person with a disability 23 38 13 10 15 0 0 61 26 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 25 43 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 8617

Question 8. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 28 15 16 21 0 0 48 37 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 33 14 14 12 0 0 60 26 7140
2019 Person with a disability 13 25 15 20 27 0 0 38 47 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 33 15 16 14 0 0 54 30 6609
2018 Person with a disability 9 19 17 19 35 0 0 28 55 513
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 30 17 18 18 0 0 47 36 5632
2017 Person with a disability 11 24 14 19 31 1 0 35 50 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 31 16 19 19 0 0 45 38 6600
2014 Person with a disability 10 25 13 22 30 1 1 35 52 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 31 17 19 19 0 0 45 37 8617

Question 9. I have clear work objectives.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 35 16 15 11 0 0 59 26 670
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 40 14 11 6 0 0 68 18 7088
2019 Person with a disability 19 30 15 19 15 0 0 50 35 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 40 15 14 7 0 0 64 21 6580
2018 Person with a disability 13 28 19 20 20 0 0 42 40 518
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 39 16 15 9 0 0 59 25 5640
2017 Person with a disability 17 30 16 18 19 0 0 48 36 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 39 16 15 10 0 0 59 25 6601

Question 10. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department's or agency's goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 33 13 10 9 1 0 67 20 671
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 38 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 7113
2019 Person with a disability 27 33 15 12 13 1 0 60 25 547
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 39 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 6567
2018 Person with a disability 24 36 16 12 11 0 0 61 23 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 42 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 5619
2017 Person with a disability 25 33 12 12 16 1 0 59 29 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 39 14 11 9 1 0 66 20 6595
2014 Person with a disability 25 33 18 9 12 2 0 60 22 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 39 15 11 8 1 0 66 19 8613

Question 11. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 27 14 15 23 0 0 47 38 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 33 14 13 12 0 0 61 25 7122
2019 Person with a disability 18 21 16 16 29 0 0 39 45 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 32 16 15 14 0 0 56 29 6587
2018 Person with a disability 11 23 13 21 33 0 0 33 54 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 33 16 17 16 0 0 51 33 5602
2017 Person with a disability 12 22 15 17 33 0 0 35 50 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 30 16 17 20 0 0 47 37 6605

Question 12. I am proud of the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 46 32 10 5 6 0 0 78 12 671
2020 Not a person with a disability 50 32 10 4 3 0 0 82 8 7088
2019 Person with a disability 45 28 13 7 7 0 0 73 14 546
2019 Not a person with a disability 47 34 11 5 3 0 0 82 8 6555
2018 Person with a disability 46 31 9 7 8 0 0 76 15 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 37 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 5577
2017 Person with a disability 48 26 12 7 7 0 0 74 13 528
2017 Not a person with a disability 44 36 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 6578
2014 Person with a disability 52 26 12 4 5 0 0 78 9 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 53 31 10 3 3 0 0 84 6 8611

Question 13. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 30 14 18 17 1 0 50 35 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 35 14 12 11 0 0 63 23 7101
2019 Person with a disability 15 29 14 16 26 0 0 44 42 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 35 15 15 13 0 0 57 28 6590
2018 Person with a disability 11 23 14 20 32 0 0 34 52 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 35 14 17 16 0 0 53 33 5597
2017 Person with a disability 12 28 12 19 28 0 1 40 48 528
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 35 14 18 16 0 0 51 34 6572
2014 Person with a disability 10 29 16 18 26 0 0 39 45 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 14 35 15 18 18 0 0 49 36 8620

Question 14. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 28 16 15 18 1 0 50 33 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 32 16 10 10 0 0 63 21 7127
2019 Person with a disability 19 24 15 16 25 0 0 43 41 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 30 17 13 13 0 0 57 26 6601
2018 Person with a disability 15 20 15 18 32 0 1 35 50 511
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 32 17 15 15 0 0 53 30 5570
2017 Person with a disability 16 22 16 20 25 1 0 39 45 528
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 30 18 16 16 0 0 50 32 6574
2014 Person with a disability 14 28 16 17 24 0 0 42 41 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 32 17 15 16 0 0 51 32 8612

Question 15. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 32 17 14 13 0 0 55 28 664
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 39 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 7054
2019 Person with a disability 17 31 16 17 19 0 0 48 36 542
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 37 17 13 8 0 0 62 21 6510
2018 Person with a disability 15 21 19 19 26 0 0 36 45 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 33 19 16 12 0 0 53 28 5589
2017 Person with a disability 17 23 19 19 22 0 0 40 41 527
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 34 18 17 13 0 0 53 29 6571
2014 Person with a disability 15 29 18 18 19 1 0 44 38 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 35 18 15 13 0 0 54 28 8613

Question 16. Overall, I like my job.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 32 15 9 8 1 0 68 17 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 37 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 7141
2019 Person with a disability 29 34 15 11 11 0 0 63 22 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 39 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 6616
2018 Person with a disability 26 32 19 12 12 0 0 58 23 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 42 13 8 4 0 0 74 13 5613
2017 Person with a disability 25 38 15 11 12 0 0 62 23 529
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 41 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 6566
2014 Person with a disability 30 36 15 8 11 0 0 66 18 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 33 40 13 7 5 0 0 74 13 8618

Question 17. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Survey year Demographic Always/almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 31 17 7 4 0 2 71 12 669
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 34 15 6 4 0 1 74 11 7095
2019 Person with a disability 34 32 19 8 6 0 2 67 14 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 33 17 6 4 0 1 72 11 6572
2018 Person with a disability 32 31 18 8 7 0 3 65 16 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 33 17 8 5 0 1 70 13 5638
2017 Person with a disability 34 30 20 8 4 0 4 67 12 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 34 16 7 4 0 2 73 11 6606
2014 Person with a disability 34 29 21 7 6 0 2 64 14 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 34 19 8 5 0 1 67 13 8619

Question 18a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 24 32 18 6 1 1 25 43 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 27 33 17 8 0 1 25 41 7146
2019 Person with a disability 22 29 26 13 8 1 1 21 52 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 27 32 16 8 1 1 25 43 6614
2018 Person with a disability 23 32 28 10 5 0 1 15 56 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 30 31 13 5 1 1 19 49 5610
2017 Person with a disability 26 28 27 10 4 2 3 15 56 526
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 28 32 12 6 1 2 19 48 6582
2014 Person with a disability 22 32 31 8 3 1 2 12 56 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 31 32 12 5 1 2 17 51 8607

Question 18b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 23 28 17 9 3 1 27 44 672
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 21 27 22 13 1 1 35 37 7117
2019 Person with a disability 31 27 21 11 8 2 1 19 59 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 25 26 16 11 2 1 28 46 6599
2018 Person with a disability 35 30 20 11 3 0 1 15 65 510
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 27 25 13 7 1 1 21 54 5599
2017 Person with a disability 34 25 21 10 4 3 3 15 62 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 27 26 12 7 2 2 19 54 6576
2014 Person with a disability 30 30 23 9 4 2 2 13 63 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 28 26 12 6 2 2 19 54 8605

Question 18c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 23 27 17 7 3 3 25 46 671
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 24 29 16 8 1 2 25 45 7112
2019 Person with a disability 30 26 20 12 8 2 3 21 58 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 26 25 14 8 2 2 23 51 6604
2018 Person with a disability 30 26 23 12 5 1 3 17 58 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 27 24 11 6 2 2 18 57 5589
2017 Person with a disability 30 22 21 14 5 3 5 20 57 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 26 24 12 6 2 4 19 56 6587
2014 Person with a disability 30 26 24 9 5 3 4 15 59 605
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 27 25 12 5 2 3 17 57 8599

Question 18d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 15 30 26 14 2 3 43 26 671
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 13 29 30 16 1 3 48 23 7124
2019 Person with a disability 15 15 26 23 15 2 4 40 32 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 15 27 28 16 1 3 46 26 6568
2018 Person with a disability 17 17 29 22 11 0 4 34 35 512
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 16 30 26 12 1 3 40 29 5576
2017 Person with a disability 19 15 23 24 10 2 7 37 37 524
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 17 27 24 12 2 6 39 31 6554
2014 Person with a disability 19 20 29 15 10 2 5 27 43 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 18 28 23 10 1 4 34 36 8582

Question 18e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 24 28 17 9 2 1 27 44 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 21 28 19 12 1 2 32 40 7131
2019 Person with a disability 34 22 23 12 6 2 1 18 58 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 24 23 15 10 1 2 26 51 6604
2018 Person with a disability 45 23 18 6 7 1 1 13 69 510
2018 Not a person with a disability 33 27 22 10 6 1 1 17 61 5608
2017 Person with a disability 41 19 22 9 5 1 3 15 62 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 34 25 21 11 7 1 3 18 61 6579
2014 Person with a disability 37 30 17 7 5 2 2 12 70 604
2014 Not a person with a disability 32 26 22 11 5 1 2 16 61 8603

Question 18f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 17 27 22 15 3 1 39 33 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 16 27 26 15 2 2 43 29 7102
2019 Person with a disability 24 25 22 16 9 2 2 27 51 547
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 21 26 19 12 3 2 33 40 6580
2018 Person with a disability 27 24 24 13 8 1 3 22 53 508
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 22 25 18 9 2 2 28 45 5583
2017 Person with a disability 26 20 24 16 7 2 4 25 49 527
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 20 26 19 10 3 4 30 42 6577
2014 Person with a disability 20 20 28 19 8 2 4 28 42 603
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 20 27 21 11 2 4 34 38 8603

Question 18g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 25 25 16 7 3 1 24 50 668
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 23 29 17 9 2 2 27 43 7118
2019 Person with a disability 30 25 24 10 7 2 2 18 57 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 25 27 14 9 2 1 24 49 6594
2018 Person with a disability 36 25 22 9 5 1 3 14 63 512
2018 Not a person with a disability 26 26 28 11 6 2 2 17 54 5602
2017 Person with a disability 28 25 23 10 4 3 5 16 58 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 25 28 11 6 2 3 18 52 6580
2014 Person with a disability 32 23 24 10 5 2 3 16 58 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 24 26 29 11 5 2 3 17 53 8601

Question 18h. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreliable technology.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
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Often
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Sometimes
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Rarely
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Never/Almost never
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 25 33 17 7 0 0 23 43 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 20 34 21 9 0 1 31 35 7144
2019 Person with a disability 30 27 25 9 8 0 2 17 58 553
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 26 30 14 7 1 1 21 49 6616
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My Work Unit

Question 19. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 22 16 16 19 5 2 45 38 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 29 18 12 10 4 3 56 24 7135
2019 Person with a disability 16 20 14 18 26 4 2 38 47 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 29 18 14 12 3 2 54 27 6595
2018 Person with a disability 9 22 17 19 29 2 2 32 50 512
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 31 20 14 15 3 2 48 31 5614
2017 Person with a disability 13 21 16 18 29 2 2 35 48 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 28 18 15 15 4 3 48 32 6600
2014 Person with a disability 20 24 17 16 18 3 2 47 36 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 23 30 17 13 11 3 2 56 26 8617

Question 20. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Somewhat agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 22 7 17 20 1 1 55 37 672
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 28 10 12 9 1 0 69 21 7113
2019 Person with a disability 27 19 10 17 26 0 0 47 44 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 29 11 13 10 0 0 65 23 6597
2018 Person with a disability 18 22 11 18 30 1 0 41 48 511
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 31 12 14 13 1 0 60 27 5598
2017 Person with a disability 21 20 11 19 28 0 1 41 48 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 29 12 15 13 1 0 59 28 6593
2014 Person with a disability 26 24 11 16 21 2 1 52 37 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 34 30 11 13 11 1 0 64 24 8615

Question 21. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
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Most positive or least negative answers
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Least positive or most negative answers
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Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 29 10 12 10 0 1 68 22 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 33 9 8 4 0 0 78 13 7109
2019 Person with a disability 31 30 11 13 15 0 0 61 28 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 37 36 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 6598
2018 Person with a disability 21 33 16 18 13 0 0 54 31 511
2018 Not a person with a disability 31 40 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 5598
2017 Person with a disability 22 33 13 16 15 0 0 55 31 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 40 13 12 7 0 0 67 20 6601
2014 Person with a disability 25 38 13 13 10 1 0 63 24 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 30 43 12 10 6 0 0 73 15 8607

Question 22. The people I work with value my ideas and opinions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
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Neither agree nor disagree
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Somewhat disagree
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Strongly disagree
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Don't know
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Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 31 15 9 11 1 1 64 20 668
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 37 14 6 4 1 0 76 10 7082
2019 Person with a disability 24 34 16 10 15 1 0 59 25 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 39 16 7 5 1 0 72 12 6605
2018 Person with a disability 18 34 24 11 12 1 0 52 24 508
2018 Not a person with a disability 26 43 17 8 5 1 0 70 13 5605

Question 23. In my work unit, I would feel free to speak about racism in the workplace without fear of reprisal.

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 22 14 7 13 5 1 63 22 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 26 11 5 5 4 3 76 11 7132
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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 24. My immediate supervisor encourages me to work collaboratively with others outside of my work unit.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 24 17 7 10 2 5 64 18 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 26 16 6 5 1 4 72 11 7130
2019 Person with a disability 30 23 19 8 15 2 3 56 25 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 28 18 7 6 1 4 68 13 6619

Question 25. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 27 14 12 13 1 1 60 26 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 30 12 9 8 0 0 70 17 7131
2019 Person with a disability 27 26 16 14 17 0 0 53 31 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 30 15 11 9 0 0 64 20 6613
2018 Person with a disability 16 28 16 17 22 0 0 45 39 513
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 34 14 12 10 0 0 63 22 5581
2017 Person with a disability 21 32 12 14 18 1 1 54 33 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 27 34 14 12 11 1 0 62 23 6609
2014 Person with a disability 25 30 13 15 15 1 1 56 31 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 35 14 12 10 0 0 64 22 8615

Question 26. I feel that my immediate supervisor supports my career goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 21 15 8 16 2 3 59 25 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 24 15 7 8 1 1 70 15 7124

Question 27. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 37 26 14 9 12 1 1 64 22 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 43 30 11 8 6 0 1 74 15 7133
2019 Person with a disability 26 30 14 12 17 1 0 56 29 546
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 31 13 11 8 1 1 68 19 6580
2018 Person with a disability 18 31 16 17 18 0 0 49 35 504
2018 Not a person with a disability 32 34 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 5560
2017 Person with a disability 25 30 12 15 18 1 0 55 33 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 30 33 13 12 10 1 1 64 23 6595
2014 Person with a disability 25 30 14 15 15 1 0 56 31 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 30 34 13 12 9 0 0 65 21 8616

Question 28. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you requested flexible work hours, either formally or informally?

Flexible work hours mean that an employee is able to vary the start and end times of their workday.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 42 58 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 7152

Question 29. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my immediate supervisor supported the use of flexible work hours.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 17 12 6 8 5 12 69 17 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 44 18 10 5 6 5 13 75 13 7135

Question 30. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 24 12 9 13 0 1 66 22 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 26 10 7 7 0 1 76 14 7145
2019 Person with a disability 33 22 16 12 16 0 0 55 29 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 29 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 6615
2018 Person with a disability 23 25 18 13 20 1 0 48 34 512
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 29 14 10 10 0 0 65 21 5577
2017 Person with a disability 31 26 14 10 18 1 0 57 29 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 37 29 14 10 10 0 0 66 20 6588
2014 Person with a disability 31 26 15 11 16 1 0 58 27 605
2014 Not a person with a disability 37 30 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 8610
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Senior Management

Question 31. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 20 16 15 21 7 0 45 39 679
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 27 16 10 12 7 0 59 24 7144
2019 Person with a disability 16 18 17 15 30 4 0 36 46 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 28 17 13 14 6 0 53 28 6613
2018 Person with a disability 9 17 19 18 33 3 0 27 53 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 27 19 16 18 5 0 45 35 5643
2017 Person with a disability 12 18 14 16 34 6 0 32 53 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 26 19 15 19 6 0 42 37 6606
2014 Person with a disability 11 20 18 15 29 7 0 33 47 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 27 19 15 18 7 0 45 35 8613

Question 32. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 22 15 17 27 3 0 40 45 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 28 17 14 16 2 0 52 31 7129
2019 Person with a disability 13 15 16 20 35 2 0 29 55 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 26 17 17 19 2 0 46 37 6599
2018 Person with a disability 7 13 15 19 44 1 0 21 64 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 23 17 20 25 1 0 36 46 5630
2017 Person with a disability 9 17 13 18 41 2 0 26 60 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 22 17 20 28 2 0 34 49 6605
2014 Person with a disability 9 16 17 20 36 2 0 26 56 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 23 18 21 25 2 0 35 46 8616

Question 33. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 21 16 18 28 4 0 35 48 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 26 18 18 18 4 0 44 37 7123
2019 Person with a disability 9 13 15 21 38 3 0 23 61 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 22 19 20 22 4 0 37 44 6595
2018 Person with a disability 4 11 14 22 47 3 0 16 70 509
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 19 19 23 28 3 0 28 52 5620
2017 Person with a disability 6 13 15 19 41 5 0 21 63 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 8 17 18 23 30 4 0 26 55 6596
2014 Person with a disability 5 13 15 24 38 4 0 19 65 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 7 19 18 24 28 4 0 27 53 8612

Question 34. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 23 14 21 28 2 0 36 50 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 28 17 18 18 2 0 47 36 7141
2019 Person with a disability 9 16 14 20 40 2 0 26 61 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 24 17 20 23 2 0 38 44 6602
2018 Person with a disability 5 14 14 22 44 2 0 19 67 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 22 17 23 28 2 0 31 52 5632
2017 Person with a disability 7 16 13 20 41 3 0 23 63 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 8 22 16 21 29 3 0 31 52 6597
2014 Person with a disability 6 17 17 22 35 3 0 24 58 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 8 24 17 23 26 2 0 33 50 8610

Question 35. Senior managers in my department or agency use both official languages in their interactions with employees.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 17 12 7 11 17 5 62 23 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 21 12 6 7 14 4 70 16 7139
2019 Person with a disability 29 20 12 5 11 18 5 64 20 553
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 20 11 7 7 14 3 70 17 6624
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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 36. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 36 18 13 12 1 0 56 25 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 40 18 12 7 1 0 62 19 7133
2019 Person with a disability 14 29 21 19 15 2 0 44 35 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 19 38 20 14 8 1 0 57 23 6607
2018 Person with a disability 10 29 20 22 17 1 0 40 40 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 37 21 16 11 1 0 51 28 5619
2017 Person with a disability 13 29 22 16 17 2 0 43 34 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 35 20 16 13 1 0 51 29 6594
2014 Person with a disability 15 34 20 16 13 2 0 50 30 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 18 38 20 12 10 1 0 57 22 8620

Question 37. I feel that change is managed well in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 10 22 18 26 22 2 0 32 50 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 29 20 22 14 2 0 43 37 7094
2019 Person with a disability 6 16 16 27 35 1 0 21 63 547
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 24 20 25 20 2 0 33 46 6581

Question 38. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 31 15 13 15 2 2 55 30 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 36 15 11 7 2 1 66 18 7131
2019 Person with a disability 19 28 15 16 20 2 1 48 37 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 37 16 12 9 2 1 63 21 6594
2018 Person with a disability 18 31 18 14 17 2 0 51 31 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 40 16 12 8 1 1 63 21 5628
2017 Person with a disability 22 31 14 12 17 2 1 55 30 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 39 14 10 7 2 1 67 18 6589
2014 Person with a disability 29 31 12 12 13 3 0 62 26 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 38 13 10 6 3 1 70 17 8615

Question 39. My department or agency does a good job of promoting values and ethics in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 28 18 15 17 1 0 48 33 679
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 35 20 11 8 1 0 61 19 7114
2019 Person with a disability 15 23 22 17 23 1 0 38 40 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 35 21 12 9 1 0 57 22 6590
2018 Person with a disability 9 27 19 21 22 1 0 37 44 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 35 24 13 11 1 0 53 23 5614

Question 40. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 17 11 19 33 6 1 31 57 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 23 17 16 17 7 2 46 35 7127
2019 Person with a disability 11 15 13 16 40 3 2 28 59 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 23 17 16 20 6 2 42 39 6604
2018 Person with a disability 7 14 13 20 43 3 0 22 65 517
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 24 19 17 22 5 1 39 41 5624
2017 Person with a disability 9 17 11 20 37 4 1 27 61 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 14 22 17 19 21 6 2 39 43 6592
2014 Person with a disability 11 16 11 18 38 4 0 29 59 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 23 17 18 22 7 2 38 43 8617

Question 41. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 20 16 18 30 2 1 34 50 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 28 19 17 16 2 0 47 34 7130
2019 Person with a disability 9 14 18 20 38 1 0 23 59 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 25 17 19 21 2 0 41 41 6596
2018 Person with a disability 4 14 13 21 45 2 0 18 68 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 23 18 22 26 1 0 33 48 5631
2017 Person with a disability 4 14 14 24 41 2 0 19 66 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 21 17 24 27 2 0 31 52 6600
2014 Person with a disability 7 18 12 22 39 2 0 25 63 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 10 22 18 22 25 2 0 33 48 8611

Question 42. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 16 14 17 38 2 3 28 57 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 26 15 17 20 2 2 46 38 7141
2019 Person with a disability 8 14 11 18 46 1 2 23 66 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 24 16 17 24 2 1 41 43 6624
2018 Person with a disability 5 13 11 17 52 1 1 18 71 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 23 16 20 28 1 1 35 49 5625
2017 Person with a disability 3 10 13 19 49 2 4 14 72 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 21 14 20 31 2 2 32 53 6599
2014 Person with a disability 8 11 11 21 47 1 1 19 69 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 11 23 15 19 28 2 2 35 49 8616

Question 43a. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Conflict between my work obligations and my family or personal obligations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 21 16 9 11 1 4 62 21 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 23 15 7 5 1 4 72 13 7152
2019 Person with a disability 33 22 16 9 15 1 5 58 25 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 24 17 7 6 1 4 69 13 6608

Question 43b. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Lack of access to learning opportunities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 29 21 20 12 14 2 2 52 27 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 23 18 10 7 1 3 63 18 7145
2019 Person with a disability 25 20 21 13 18 1 3 46 32 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 23 20 11 9 1 3 59 21 6599

Question 43c. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 13 13 8 13 3 3 64 22 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 11 6 4 4 3 4 86 8 7120
2019 Person with a disability 38 17 11 8 20 3 4 58 30 547
2019 Not a person with a disability 66 11 7 3 4 4 5 85 8 6595

Question 43d. To what extent have the following adversely affected your career progress in the federal public service over the last 12 months? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 17 11 10 17 2 4 59 29 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 70 10 5 2 3 2 8 89 6 7126
2019 Person with a disability 32 15 11 10 25 3 4 50 38 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 71 8 4 2 3 3 9 89 6 6598

Question 44. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 31 17 19 16 3 1 46 36 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 38 19 13 8 3 0 58 22 7135
2019 Person with a disability 10 29 18 19 23 2 0 39 43 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 34 22 16 10 3 0 50 27 6615
2018 Person with a disability 5 19 20 22 32 2 0 25 55 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 29 26 17 16 3 0 40 33 5632
2017 Person with a disability 7 20 17 23 29 3 1 28 54 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 26 23 19 18 4 0 37 38 6595

Question 45. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas, abilities).

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 26 18 17 16 2 0 49 33 670
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 36 16 11 7 2 0 65 18 7100
2019 Person with a disability 16 29 17 17 19 1 0 45 37 547
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 37 18 11 8 2 0 62 19 6575
2018 Person with a disability 14 26 19 20 20 1 0 41 40 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 39 19 10 6 2 0 64 17 5613
2017 Person with a disability 15 28 20 16 19 2 0 44 36 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 22 38 19 10 8 2 0 62 18 6599
2014 Person with a disability 18 30 18 14 17 3 1 49 32 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 28 36 17 9 6 3 0 66 16 8617

Question 46. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

A diverse workplace includes everyone, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, religion, age, language, culture, background, interests, views or other dimensions.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 26 19 12 12 4 0 54 26 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 34 18 7 5 4 1 69 12 7123
2019 Person with a disability 21 28 17 13 17 4 0 51 31 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 30 34 19 7 5 3 1 67 12 6590
2018 Person with a disability 18 28 23 13 15 2 0 47 29 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 26 36 22 6 5 3 1 65 12 5618
2017 Person with a disability 20 26 21 10 18 4 1 49 29 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 23 33 22 7 8 5 1 60 16 6595
2014 Person with a disability 25 27 21 9 13 3 1 55 23 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 31 34 18 5 5 5 1 69 11 8610

Question 47. My department or agency implements initiatives that promote anti-racism in the workplace.

Anti-racism may be promoted by providing access to anti-racism training, and promoting awareness of resources and self-directed learning on anti-racism.

Anti-racism is an active and consistent process of change to eliminate individual, institutional and systemic racism.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 28 19 10 11 6 1 57 22 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 34 19 6 5 5 1 68 12 7140

Question 48. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns about issues related to racism in the workplace with a person of authority (e.g., immediate supervisor, senior manager, ombudsman, human resources advisor).

Racism refers to any individual action or institutional practice which treats people differently because of their colour or ethnicity.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 25 14 12 14 3 2 59 26 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 31 13 7 6 4 2 73 13 7123

Question 49. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 28 15 13 16 0 0 55 30 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 33 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 7120
2019 Person with a disability 20 29 15 15 21 0 0 48 36 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 36 14 9 8 0 0 69 17 6610
2018 Person with a disability 13 28 18 16 25 1 0 41 41 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 26 38 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 5602
2017 Person with a disability 18 28 13 16 24 0 0 46 40 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 24 37 15 12 11 0 0 61 23 6605
2014 Person with a disability 17 30 15 16 22 1 0 47 38 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 29 36 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 8615

Question 50. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 24 18 14 24 0 0 44 38 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 30 18 13 10 0 0 59 23 7118
2019 Person with a disability 13 21 19 18 28 1 0 34 47 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 29 19 14 13 1 0 53 28 6599
2018 Person with a disability 9 18 18 18 37 1 0 28 55 512
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 27 22 17 16 0 0 44 33 5605
2017 Person with a disability 11 16 18 21 33 1 0 28 54 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 27 20 18 20 1 0 42 38 6593
2014 Person with a disability 11 23 19 20 26 1 0 34 46 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 17 31 19 17 15 1 0 49 32 8616

Question 51. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 27 16 17 21 0 0 46 38 668
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 33 16 13 10 0 0 60 23 7077
2019 Person with a disability 13 20 20 19 27 0 0 33 46 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 31 18 16 13 0 0 53 29 6582
2018 Person with a disability 8 20 17 19 35 0 0 28 54 513
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 29 20 19 16 0 0 45 35 5589
2017 Person with a disability 11 18 18 21 31 1 0 29 52 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 28 18 20 19 0 0 43 39 6593
2014 Person with a disability 10 24 17 23 26 0 0 35 48 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 31 18 18 16 0 0 48 34 8614

Question 52. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 18 18 14 21 4 1 44 37 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 25 18 14 11 3 0 56 26 7130
2019 Person with a disability 20 16 17 18 26 3 1 37 45 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 25 18 16 14 3 0 50 31 6614
2018 Person with a disability 14 16 20 18 29 3 0 31 48 514
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 23 20 18 17 2 0 43 36 5615
2017 Person with a disability 15 15 19 16 30 5 0 31 49 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 17 23 18 17 20 4 0 42 39 6593
2014 Person with a disability 17 20 19 16 24 4 1 39 42 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 24 19 17 17 4 0 46 35 8617
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Mobility and Retention

Question 53. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 30 32 38 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 38 36 7161
2019 Person with a disability 32 31 37 553
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 35 36 6622
2018 Person with a disability 30 30 40 518
2018 Not a person with a disability 28 36 36 5649
2017 Person with a disability 32 28 40 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 29 35 36 6598
2014 Person with a disability 29 31 39 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 27 37 36 8614

Question 54. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Survey year Demographic To retire
(%)
To pursue another position within my department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position in another department or agency
(%)
To pursue a position outside the federal public service
(%)
End of my term, casual or student employment
(%)
Other
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 31 30 6 5 6 207
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 36 28 5 5 6 1841
2019 Person with a disability 28 24 30 6 4 7 178
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 31 28 6 14 5 1898
2018 Person with a disability 24 22 35 6 5 8 160
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 31 35 7 6 5 1633
2017 Person with a disability 22 20 36 8 6 7 171
2017 Not a person with a disability 15 25 38 9 6 6 1918
2014 Person with a disability 22 30 27 9 9999 12 178
2014 Not a person with a disability 13 38 32 9 9999 8 2413
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual. Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 55. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 69 680
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 7147
2019 Person with a disability 37 63 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 82 6612
2018 Person with a disability 43 57 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 80 5644

Question 56a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 56 44 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 47 993
2019 Person with a disability 62 38 202
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 44 1117
2018 Person with a disability 57 43 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 47 1098

Question 56b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 80 20 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 37 993
2019 Person with a disability 73 27 202
2019 Not a person with a disability 63 37 1117
2018 Person with a disability 78 22 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 65 35 1098

Question 56c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 993
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 202
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 1117
2018 Person with a disability 7 93 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 1098

Question 56d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 993
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 202
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 1117
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 1098

Question 56e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 95 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 993
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 202
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 97 1117
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 1098

Question 56f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 81 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 993
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 202
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 83 1117
2018 Person with a disability 18 82 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 81 1098

Question 56g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 97 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 2 98 993
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 202
2019 Not a person with a disability 2 98 1117
2018 Person with a disability 4 96 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 2 98 1098

Question 57a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Aggressive behaviour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 57 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 59 993
2019 Person with a disability 45 55 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 41 59 1108
2018 Person with a disability 47 53 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 59 1098

Question 57b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Excessive control

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 53 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 993
2019 Person with a disability 49 51 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 36 64 1108
2018 Person with a disability 46 54 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 38 62 1098

Question 57c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Being excluded or being ignored

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 67 33 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 51 993
2019 Person with a disability 70 30 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 51 49 1108
2018 Person with a disability 63 37 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 53 1098

Question 57d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Humiliation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 54 46 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 59 993
2019 Person with a disability 50 50 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 42 58 1108
2018 Person with a disability 48 52 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 59 1098

Question 57e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Interference with work or withholding resources

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 60 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 69 993
2019 Person with a disability 46 54 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 33 67 1108
2018 Person with a disability 44 56 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 66 1098

Question 57f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Offensive remark

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 42 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 55 45 993
2019 Person with a disability 55 45 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 54 46 1108
2018 Person with a disability 58 42 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 55 45 1098

Question 57g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Personal attack

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 43 57 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 59 993
2019 Person with a disability 45 55 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 40 60 1108
2018 Person with a disability 44 56 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 40 60 1098

Question 57h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Physical violence

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 97 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 2 98 993
2019 Person with a disability 5 95 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 2 98 1108
2018 Person with a disability 3 97 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 1098

Question 57i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Sexual comment or gesture

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 993
2019 Person with a disability 10 90 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 1108
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 1098

Question 57j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Threat

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 82 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 86 993
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 1108
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 1098

Question 57k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Unfair treatment

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 73 27 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 47 993
2019 Person with a disability 72 28 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 56 44 1108
2018 Person with a disability 68 32 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 54 46 1098

Question 57l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Yelling or shouting

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 72 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 71 993
2019 Person with a disability 32 68 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 71 1108
2018 Person with a disability 30 70 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 29 71 1098

Question 57m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 80 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 17 83 993
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 200
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 85 1108
2018 Person with a disability 19 81 221
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 86 1098

Question 58a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 44 56 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 52 993
2019 Person with a disability 54 46 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 48 52 1102
2018 Person with a disability 49 51 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 51 49 1104

Question 58b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 73 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 74 993
2019 Person with a disability 31 69 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 71 1102
2018 Person with a disability 31 69 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 73 1104

Question 58c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 993
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 1102
2018 Person with a disability 4 96 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 1104

Question 58d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 69 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 19 81 993
2019 Person with a disability 33 67 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 23 77 1102
2018 Person with a disability 32 68 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 78 1104

Question 58e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 92 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 993
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 1102
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 1104

Question 58f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 84 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 993
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 1102
2018 Person with a disability 17 83 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 1104

Question 58g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 86 993
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 85 1102
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 85 1104

Question 58h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? Other.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 17 83 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 993
2019 Person with a disability 19 81 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 1102
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 1104

Question 58i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 73 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 70 993
2019 Person with a disability 27 73 198
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 72 1102
2018 Person with a disability 26 74 220
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 73 1104

Question 59a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 95 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 891
2019 Person with a disability 8 92 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 983
2018 Person with a disability 7 93 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 984

Question 59b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 91 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 16 84 891
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 83 983
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 85 984

Question 59c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 92 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 891
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 983
2018 Person with a disability 8 92 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 984

Question 59d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 96 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 891
2018 Person with a disability 6 94 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 94 984

Question 59e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 891
2019 Person with a disability 8 92 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 983
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 984

Question 59f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 891
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 983
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 8 92 984

Question 59g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 891
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 983
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 984

Question 59h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 87 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 891
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 983
2018 Person with a disability 13 87 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 10 90 984

Question 59i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 81 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 891
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 983
2018 Person with a disability 14 86 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 984

Question 59j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 51 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 35 65 891
2019 Person with a disability 46 54 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 35 65 983
2018 Person with a disability 44 56 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 36 64 984

Question 59k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 11 89 891
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 983
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 984

Question 59l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 67 33 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 47 891
2019 Person with a disability 64 36 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 48 983
2018 Person with a disability 57 43 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 53 984

Question 59m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 4 96 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 2 98 983

Question 59n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 69 31 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 63 37 891
2019 Person with a disability 67 33 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 38 983
2018 Person with a disability 70 30 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 62 38 984

Question 59o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 95 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 891
2019 Person with a disability 8 92 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 983
2018 Person with a disability 4 96 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 984

Question 59p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 85 172
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 891
2019 Person with a disability 16 84 170
2019 Not a person with a disability 13 87 983
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 183
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 984

Question 60. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 14 17 14 26 16 3 31 49 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 14 18 19 11 12 20 6 43 31 7141
2019 Person with a disability 9 12 16 16 34 11 2 24 57 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 16 21 11 14 19 6 38 34 6614
2018 Person with a disability 6 14 19 15 35 10 1 22 57 513
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 17 24 13 16 16 4 34 36 5631
2017 Person with a disability 8 12 16 14 36 11 3 23 58 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 10 16 23 11 15 19 6 35 35 6607
2014 Person with a disability 6 11 21 14 28 16 4 21 52 605
2014 Not a person with a disability 11 17 23 10 12 22 6 38 30 8613

Question 61. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 18 20 15 22 6 0 40 39 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 27 20 11 9 8 1 56 22 7136
2019 Person with a disability 15 19 19 16 27 4 1 36 45 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 28 20 11 11 7 1 54 24 6614
2018 Person with a disability 9 21 19 16 31 4 0 31 49 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 29 23 13 13 6 1 48 27 5631
2017 Person with a disability 12 21 17 15 30 5 0 34 47 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 27 23 12 13 8 1 47 28 6596
2014 Person with a disability 10 21 19 15 26 8 0 34 45 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 16 26 23 10 10 12 1 49 23 8611
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction,which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 62. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past 12 months?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 68 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 7140
2019 Person with a disability 36 64 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 6613
2018 Person with a disability 39 61 512
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 88 5632

Question 63a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 41 59 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 37 63 621
2019 Person with a disability 39 61 192
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 62 629
2018 Person with a disability 39 61 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 34 66 631

Question 63b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 85 15 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 78 22 621
2019 Person with a disability 84 16 192
2019 Not a person with a disability 75 25 629
2018 Person with a disability 84 16 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 78 22 631

Question 63c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 97 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 621
2019 Person with a disability 3 97 192
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 629
2018 Person with a disability 2 98 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 631

Question 63d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 96 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 621
2018 Person with a disability 3 97 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 631

Question 63e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 96 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 6 94 621
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 192
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 629
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 631

Question 63f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 621
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 192
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 84 629
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 16 84 631

Question 63g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 92 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 621
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 192
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 629
2018 Person with a disability 7 93 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 631

Question 64a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Race

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 84 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 68 621
2019 Person with a disability 10 90 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 73 617
2018 Person with a disability 10 90 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 70 627

Question 64b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. National or ethnic origin

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 91 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 80 621
2019 Person with a disability 11 89 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 80 617
2018 Person with a disability 8 92 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 78 627

Question 64c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Colour

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 18 82 621
2019 Person with a disability 9 91 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 18 82 617
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 81 627

Question 64d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Religion

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 96 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 621
2019 Person with a disability 3 97 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 617
2018 Person with a disability 3 97 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 627

Question 64e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Age

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 72 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 76 621
2019 Person with a disability 23 77 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 73 617
2018 Person with a disability 21 79 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 81 627

Question 64f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sex

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 75 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 621
2019 Person with a disability 25 75 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 38 62 617
2018 Person with a disability 25 75 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 59 627

Question 64g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Sexual orientation

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 7 93 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 5 95 621
2019 Person with a disability 3 97 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 6 94 617
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 627

Question 64h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Gender identity or expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 96 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 1 99 621

Question 64i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Marital status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 87 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 621
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 12 88 617
2018 Person with a disability 8 92 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 627

Question 64j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Family status

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 79 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 71 621
2019 Person with a disability 22 78 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 75 617
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 73 627

Question 64k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 97 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 1 99 621

Question 64l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Disability

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 63 37 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 621
2019 Person with a disability 75 25 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 617
2018 Person with a disability 71 29 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 627

Question 64n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 87 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 621
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 188
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 84 617
2018 Person with a disability 10 90 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 85 627

Question 65a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 37 63 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 76 621
2019 Person with a disability 40 60 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 28 72 615
2018 Person with a disability 36 64 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 30 70 631

Question 65b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 82 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 621
2019 Person with a disability 24 76 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 615
2018 Person with a disability 23 77 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 631

Question 65c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 95 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 621
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 3 97 615
2018 Person with a disability 4 96 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 631

Question 65d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I contacted my union representative.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 27 73 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 621
2019 Person with a disability 33 67 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 84 615
2018 Person with a disability 34 66 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 83 631

Question 65e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I used an informal conflict resolution process.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 96 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 621
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 615
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 631

Question 65f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I filed a grievance or formal complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 16 84 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 621
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 615
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 631

Question 65g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I resolved the matter informally on my own.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 8 92 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 621
2019 Person with a disability 7 93 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 615
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 631

Question 65h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 89 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 621
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 89 615
2018 Person with a disability 9 91 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 7 93 631

Question 65i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? I took no action.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 61 204
2020 Not a person with a disability 53 47 621
2019 Person with a disability 40 60 186
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 51 615
2018 Person with a disability 37 63 196
2018 Not a person with a disability 52 48 631

Question 66a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The issue was resolved.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 5 95 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 516
2018 Person with a disability 6 94 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 573

Question 66b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not think the incident was serious enough.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 91 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 15 85 570
2019 Person with a disability 5 95 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 14 86 516
2018 Person with a disability 8 92 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 89 573

Question 66c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The behaviour stopped.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 4 96 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 3 97 570

Question 66d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual apologized.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2019 Person with a disability 4 96 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 2 98 516
2018 Person with a disability 3 97 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 3 97 573

Question 66e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Management intervened.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2018 Person with a disability 4 96 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 2 98 573

Question 66f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? The individual left or changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 97 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 2 98 570
2019 Person with a disability 4 96 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 5 95 516
2018 Person with a disability 3 97 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 2 98 573

Question 66g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I changed jobs.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 570
2019 Person with a disability 5 95 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 7 93 516
2018 Person with a disability 3 97 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 4 96 573

Question 66h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 12 88 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 10 90 570
2019 Person with a disability 14 86 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 516
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 573

Question 66i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was too distraught.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 85 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 570
2019 Person with a disability 17 83 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 9 91 516
2018 Person with a disability 12 88 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 6 94 573

Question 66j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 40 60 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 70 570
2019 Person with a disability 39 61 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 29 71 516
2018 Person with a disability 39 61 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 27 73 573

Question 66k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was advised against filing a complaint.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 15 85 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 91 570
2019 Person with a disability 12 88 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 8 92 516
2018 Person with a disability 11 89 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 9 91 573

Question 66l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 42 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 48 52 570
2019 Person with a disability 60 40 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 55 516
2018 Person with a disability 57 43 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 41 59 573

Question 66m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Someone threatened me.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 97 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 1 99 570
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 2 98 573

Question 66n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I did not believe it would make a difference.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 73 27 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 66 34 570
2019 Person with a disability 71 29 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 35 516
2018 Person with a disability 68 32 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 68 32 573

Question 66o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not done so yet.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 6 94 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 4 96 570
2019 Person with a disability 6 94 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 4 96 516
2018 Person with a disability 5 95 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 5 95 573

Question 66p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? Other

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 13 87 171
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 88 570
2019 Person with a disability 10 90 142
2019 Not a person with a disability 10 90 516
2018 Person with a disability 15 85 173
2018 Not a person with a disability 13 87 573

Question 67. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 11 14 21 11 23 18 3 31 43 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 16 19 23 6 7 24 5 49 19 7140
2019 Person with a disability 10 10 21 15 28 14 3 24 51 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 17 25 6 9 22 6 45 20 6602
2018 Person with a disability 6 12 26 14 28 11 2 21 49 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 18 29 7 9 20 4 40 21 5620
2017 Person with a disability 7 14 22 13 25 17 3 26 47 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 18 26 6 8 25 6 43 19 6608
2014 Person with a disability 6 12 25 9 26 19 4 23 45 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 12 17 25 6 6 28 6 44 17 8613

Question 68. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 19 20 20 14 20 7 1 42 36 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 29 21 7 7 9 1 60 16 7130
2019 Person with a disability 17 17 20 14 25 7 1 36 42 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 28 22 6 8 10 1 59 16 6594
2018 Person with a disability 10 20 23 15 28 5 1 31 45 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 19 29 26 8 9 9 1 52 19 5614
2017 Person with a disability 14 18 22 13 23 9 0 36 40 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 29 24 7 8 12 2 56 17 6591
2014 Person with a disability 11 19 21 11 25 11 1 34 42 607
2014 Not a person with a disability 19 27 23 7 6 16 2 56 16 8607

Of those who indicated that they were a victim of race-based discrimination:

Question 69. I am satisfied with how concerns or complaints about racism in the workplace are resolved in my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 3 12 8 57 14 3 7 78 33
2020 Not a person with a disability 2 6 16 18 46 9 2 9 73 196
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Stress and Well-Being

Question 70a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Risk of exposure to COVID-19

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 16 18 13 29 0 1 39 43 680
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 22 20 15 19 0 1 46 34 7148

Question 70b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Pay or other compensation-related issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 26 18 15 15 0 0 52 30 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 28 22 11 9 0 1 58 20 7135
2019 Person with a disability 21 25 21 11 20 0 1 46 32 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 26 19 12 17 0 1 52 29 6615
2018 Person with a disability 22 22 19 12 24 0 1 45 36 517
2018 Not a person with a disability 25 26 21 12 15 0 1 51 28 5624
2017 Person with a disability 24 23 21 11 19 0 1 48 31 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 25 27 20 12 14 0 2 53 26 6585

Question 70c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Heavy workload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 24 24 14 13 0 1 48 27 679
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 28 25 14 10 0 0 51 24 7146
2019 Person with a disability 20 26 25 14 14 0 1 47 28 552
2019 Not a person with a disability 22 28 24 14 12 0 1 50 26 6607
2018 Person with a disability 19 24 25 16 16 0 0 43 32 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 17 27 26 17 12 0 0 44 29 5620
2017 Person with a disability 19 22 25 18 14 0 2 41 33 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 26 25 16 14 0 1 45 30 6595

Question 70d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Unreasonable deadlines

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 31 26 20 11 9 0 3 59 20 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 30 19 10 7 0 2 64 17 7125
2019 Person with a disability 27 27 21 11 10 0 4 57 21 547
2019 Not a person with a disability 31 29 20 11 7 0 2 62 18 6566
2018 Person with a disability 24 26 21 13 12 1 3 52 26 509
2018 Not a person with a disability 24 29 22 12 9 0 2 55 22 5572
2017 Person with a disability 24 26 22 13 10 0 5 53 25 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 26 27 21 12 10 1 4 55 23 6575

Question 70e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Not enough employees to do the work

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 21 18 17 18 1 1 46 36 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 24 24 21 16 14 0 1 49 30 7118
2019 Person with a disability 14 16 20 19 30 0 1 30 50 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 20 20 18 25 0 1 37 43 6592
2018 Person with a disability 12 14 18 18 35 1 0 27 54 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 17 23 20 27 0 1 29 48 5609
2017 Person with a disability 12 16 17 20 32 1 2 29 53 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 12 16 20 21 29 1 1 28 51 6589

Question 70f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Overtime or long work hours

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 49 20 12 7 5 0 5 74 13 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 49 25 12 6 5 0 3 76 11 7117
2019 Person with a disability 48 19 11 7 8 0 7 72 16 546
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 24 14 7 6 0 4 71 14 6589
2018 Person with a disability 42 24 12 5 8 1 8 72 14 511
2018 Not a person with a disability 39 25 16 8 6 0 5 68 15 5610
2017 Person with a disability 38 20 14 5 6 2 16 70 13 528
2017 Not a person with a disability 38 24 16 7 6 1 8 68 14 6587

Question 70g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and personal life

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 23 20 15 17 0 0 48 32 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 26 22 13 12 0 1 52 25 7136
2019 Person with a disability 22 23 20 12 23 0 1 45 35 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 26 26 22 11 14 0 1 53 26 6604
2018 Person with a disability 20 21 20 14 24 0 1 42 38 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 21 25 23 14 16 0 1 46 30 5604
2017 Person with a disability 21 23 22 17 16 0 1 44 33 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 26 24 15 14 0 1 47 29 6560

Question 70h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Balancing work and caregiving responsibilities (e.g., children, elderly, family member(s)) during the COVID-19 pandemic

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 18 16 13 19 0 8 47 35 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 21 18 12 14 0 6 53 28 7125

Question 70i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of control or input in decision-making

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 26 22 15 13 1 1 49 28 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 29 30 21 11 8 1 1 60 19 7103
2019 Person with a disability 15 27 22 16 19 1 1 42 36 546
2019 Not a person with a disability 24 32 23 11 9 1 1 57 20 6593
2018 Person with a disability 15 22 25 18 19 1 0 37 37 519
2018 Not a person with a disability 18 32 26 14 9 0 1 50 24 5614
2017 Person with a disability 13 24 25 20 15 1 2 39 36 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 18 28 24 16 11 1 1 47 28 6561

Question 70j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Competing or constantly changing priorities

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 27 23 15 14 1 1 48 29 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 22 28 23 15 11 0 1 51 25 7111
2019 Person with a disability 16 22 23 18 19 1 1 39 37 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 21 28 23 15 11 1 1 49 27 6593
2018 Person with a disability 13 21 25 18 21 1 1 34 40 518
2018 Not a person with a disability 15 27 26 18 13 0 1 42 31 5613
2017 Person with a disability 15 23 21 19 20 1 2 39 40 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 16 26 24 18 14 1 1 42 33 6559

Question 70k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of clear expectations

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 26 22 15 15 0 1 48 30 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 27 29 21 12 10 0 1 57 22 7110
2019 Person with a disability 19 22 23 17 19 1 0 41 36 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 28 21 13 11 0 1 54 24 6585
2018 Person with a disability 14 22 23 18 22 0 1 37 40 516
2018 Not a person with a disability 20 27 24 15 12 0 1 48 28 5609
2017 Person with a disability 17 21 25 16 17 1 2 40 35 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 21 27 22 15 12 1 1 49 28 6568

Question 70l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of recognition

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 28 22 18 11 20 0 1 51 31 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 36 25 16 10 11 0 1 63 22 7106
2019 Person with a disability 22 20 16 16 24 1 0 43 41 546
2019 Not a person with a disability 32 26 17 12 12 0 1 59 24 6575

Question 70m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Feeling disconnected from colleagues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 23 24 12 15 0 1 48 28 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 31 31 21 10 6 0 1 63 17 7113

Question 70n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Information overload

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 28 19 14 16 0 1 51 30 672
2020 Not a person with a disability 23 29 22 13 12 0 1 53 25 7116
2019 Person with a disability 26 28 18 13 14 0 1 54 28 545
2019 Not a person with a disability 27 29 21 13 9 0 1 56 22 6565
2018 Person with a disability 22 24 21 15 16 0 1 47 32 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 22 29 23 15 11 0 1 51 26 5587
2017 Person with a disability 20 28 22 12 13 1 3 50 27 529
2017 Not a person with a disability 23 28 22 14 10 1 2 53 25 6556

Question 70o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Physical work environment

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 37 22 18 9 13 0 1 60 22 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 27 15 6 5 0 1 73 11 7086
2019 Person with a disability 32 22 16 12 14 0 2 56 27 537
2019 Not a person with a disability 43 25 15 8 7 0 1 70 15 6569
2018 Person with a disability 34 22 18 10 14 0 2 58 24 517
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 27 16 8 6 0 1 70 14 5582
2017 Person with a disability 31 24 18 13 10 0 2 57 24 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 43 26 16 8 5 0 2 71 13 6601

Question 70p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Difficulty accessing my work tools or network (e.g., work email, work device, ergonomic equipment)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 30 19 13 12 0 1 56 25 672
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 33 19 8 5 0 1 67 13 7101

Question 70q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Accessibility or accommodation issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 19 14 11 15 1 2 59 26 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 66 17 7 2 3 1 5 87 5 7097
2019 Person with a disability 32 19 15 10 21 1 2 52 32 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 65 14 7 3 4 1 6 86 7 6573
2018 Person with a disability 31 16 14 12 24 1 2 48 37 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 59 18 9 4 4 1 5 82 9 5590

Question 70r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Harassment or discrimination

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 47 16 11 8 14 1 2 66 23 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 69 13 6 4 4 1 2 85 9 7091
2019 Person with a disability 37 16 14 9 22 0 1 54 31 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 62 16 8 5 6 1 2 80 11 6599
2018 Person with a disability 31 18 14 12 21 1 1 51 35 518
2018 Not a person with a disability 56 18 10 6 7 1 3 77 13 5607
2017 Person with a disability 35 21 13 13 16 1 2 57 29 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 60 18 9 5 5 1 3 80 11 6590

Question 70s. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 51 22 10 7 7 0 3 75 14 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 60 23 9 3 3 0 2 85 6 7084
2019 Person with a disability 36 32 14 9 9 1 1 68 18 549
2019 Not a person with a disability 49 29 12 5 4 0 1 79 9 6585
2018 Person with a disability 33 30 19 9 8 0 1 64 17 510
2018 Not a person with a disability 44 32 14 5 4 0 1 77 9 5616
2017 Person with a disability 37 32 14 9 7 0 2 70 16 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 45 31 13 6 3 0 1 78 9 6598

Question 70t. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 42 18 12 11 15 0 2 61 27 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 18 9 6 6 0 1 78 13 7105
2019 Person with a disability 33 21 16 12 17 1 1 55 30 547
2019 Not a person with a disability 52 21 12 7 7 0 1 74 14 6555
2018 Person with a disability 26 20 17 16 21 0 0 46 37 513
2018 Not a person with a disability 42 24 15 9 8 0 1 67 17 5593
2017 Person with a disability 32 22 15 14 15 1 1 55 30 530
2017 Not a person with a disability 47 23 12 8 7 1 2 72 16 6594

Question 70u. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 7 5 3 1 0 31 87 6 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 59 11 4 2 1 0 23 90 4 7117
2019 Person with a disability 51 9 5 2 2 0 31 88 5 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 55 11 6 2 2 0 25 88 5 6531
2018 Person with a disability 42 8 6 2 3 0 38 83 8 504
2018 Not a person with a disability 49 12 6 2 1 0 28 86 5 5567
2017 Person with a disability 40 13 4 3 2 0 37 86 7 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 49 12 5 2 2 0 29 87 6 6589

Question 70v. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 57 20 9 5 3 0 5 81 9 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 61 21 9 3 2 0 3 85 6 7146
2019 Person with a disability 53 22 9 5 3 0 7 81 9 548
2019 Not a person with a disability 59 21 9 4 3 0 4 84 6 6567
2018 Person with a disability 51 22 12 4 5 0 7 78 9 510
2018 Not a person with a disability 53 25 11 4 2 0 4 82 6 5574
2017 Person with a disability 50 24 8 4 3 1 10 83 8 527
2017 Not a person with a disability 55 23 10 4 2 1 6 83 7 6560

Question 70w. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Lack of job security

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 58 18 10 4 5 1 4 80 9 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 71 16 6 2 3 0 2 89 5 7140
2019 Person with a disability 58 16 9 5 7 1 4 78 12 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 71 14 6 3 3 0 3 88 6 6597
2018 Person with a disability 50 19 10 6 11 0 4 72 18 511
2018 Not a person with a disability 69 16 6 2 3 0 3 89 5 5605
2017 Person with a disability 46 18 11 7 9 1 7 70 18 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 64 19 6 3 3 1 4 87 6 6599

Question 70x. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? Personal issues

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 27 20 9 8 1 2 61 18 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 46 31 15 5 3 0 1 77 8 7145
2019 Person with a disability 36 27 19 9 7 0 2 64 16 543
2019 Not a person with a disability 53 28 12 4 2 0 2 82 6 6579
2018 Person with a disability 33 28 20 8 8 0 3 63 16 510
2018 Not a person with a disability 47 29 14 5 2 0 2 79 7 5602
2017 Person with a disability 36 29 15 10 6 1 3 68 16 533
2017 Not a person with a disability 48 30 12 4 2 0 3 81 6 6586

Question 71. To what extent is stress from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting your ability to carry out day-to-day work responsibilities?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 34 22 12 11 0 1 55 23 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 38 22 8 6 0 0 64 14 7140

Question 72. Overall, my level of work-related stress is...

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 9 24 34 18 15 1 0 33 33 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 33 33 15 6 0 0 46 21 7142
2019 Person with a disability 10 22 33 21 14 0 0 32 35 553
2019 Not a person with a disability 15 32 34 14 5 0 0 46 19 6612
2018 Person with a disability 6 16 38 24 16 0 0 22 40 519
2018 Not a person with a disability 11 30 38 16 6 0 0 41 22 5649
2017 Person with a disability 6 19 37 20 17 0 1 25 37 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 27 38 16 8 0 0 37 25 6608

Question 73. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.

Survey year Demographic Always/Almost always
(%)
Often
(%)
Sometimes
(%)
Rarely
(%)
Never/Almost never
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 24 34 13 6 0 0 19 47 675
2020 Not a person with a disability 12 19 38 22 9 0 0 30 32 7099
2019 Person with a disability 23 27 32 12 7 0 0 18 49 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 11 20 39 21 9 0 0 30 31 6566
2018 Person with a disability 24 30 30 10 6 0 0 16 54 507
2018 Not a person with a disability 12 22 39 19 8 0 0 27 34 5582
2017 Person with a disability 22 28 33 10 5 1 0 15 51 531
2017 Not a person with a disability 11 23 39 19 8 0 0 27 34 6592

Question 74. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 24 37 13 12 12 1 0 62 24 680
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 41 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 7142
2019 Person with a disability 21 34 16 12 16 1 0 56 28 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 25 41 16 10 6 1 0 67 16 6592
2018 Person with a disability 16 34 21 14 14 1 0 50 28 517
2018 Not a person with a disability 23 41 18 10 7 1 0 65 17 5623
2017 Person with a disability 17 35 16 13 16 2 0 54 30 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 19 41 18 11 9 2 0 62 20 6599

Question 75. I believe senior managers in my department or agency take adequate steps to support the mental health of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 21 24 15 16 22 3 0 46 39 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 31 15 13 12 2 0 58 26 7124

Question 76. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my mental health.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 24 11 14 25 1 0 50 39 679
2020 Not a person with a disability 32 27 12 14 14 1 0 60 28 7127

Question 77. My immediate supervisor supports my mental health and well-being.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 26 14 8 15 4 1 61 24 679
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 28 14 7 7 4 1 71 14 7107

Question 78. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.

A psychologically healthy workplace is one that promotes employees’ psychological well-being and actively works to prevent harm to employee psychological health due to negligent, reckless or intentional acts.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 20 17 15 27 1 0 41 42 680
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 30 17 14 12 2 0 57 26 7141
2019 Person with a disability 12 20 14 20 33 1 0 32 54 550
2019 Not a person with a disability 16 31 19 18 15 1 0 47 33 6617
2018 Person with a disability 7 17 17 19 39 2 0 24 59 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 14 30 18 20 17 1 0 44 38 5629
2017 Person with a disability 8 18 14 21 37 1 0 27 59 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 9 30 19 21 20 2 0 39 41 6597

Question 79a. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Clear and easy to understand.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 25 33 12 18 11 1 0 59 29 679
2020 Not a person with a disability 26 36 13 16 10 0 0 62 26 7151

Question 79b. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Provided in a timely manner.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 23 31 15 16 12 1 1 55 29 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 25 34 15 15 10 0 0 60 25 7119

Question 79c. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Relevant to the work that I do.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 26 33 19 10 8 2 2 61 19 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 28 39 18 9 4 1 1 68 13 7098

Question 79d. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Consistent with the information provided to me by my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 32 31 16 9 8 2 2 66 17 673
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 36 16 7 5 1 1 71 13 7118

Question 79e. I feel that the information I receive from my department or agency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is... Available in both official languages.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 56 15 9 2 2 10 6 84 5 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 62 19 7 1 1 7 3 89 3 7130

Question 80. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, my department or agency has clearly communicated the mental health services and resources that are available to me.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 33 13 8 8 2 0 71 16 674
2020 Not a person with a disability 40 35 12 7 4 2 0 76 12 7113

Question 81. I would feel comfortable sharing concerns with my immediate supervisor about my physical health and safety.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 34 25 11 14 16 0 0 60 30 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 41 30 9 10 8 1 0 72 19 7111

Question 82. I am satisfied with the measures my department or agency is taking to protect my physical health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 33 26 11 12 17 1 0 60 29 679
2020 Not a person with a disability 39 28 11 10 11 1 0 68 21 7130

Question 84. I am equipped to support employees in my work unit who are experiencing mental health issues. (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 22 46 10 18 2 1 1 70 20 120
2020 Not a person with a disability 20 49 15 11 5 1 0 69 16 1494
2019 Person with a disability 24 28 8 25 15 0 0 52 40 83
2019 Not a person with a disability 20 47 13 14 6 0 1 67 20 1261

Question 85. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have you managed any employees who have been working remotely? (for supervisors)

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 82 18 120
2020 Not a person with a disability 82 18 1494

Question 86. My department or agency has provided me with adequate training and/or resources to manage a remote team during the COVID-19 pandemic. (for supervisors who manage employees who have been working remotely)

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 20 27 11 30 12 0 0 46 42 101
2020 Not a person with a disability 16 35 18 21 10 0 0 51 31 1264
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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered). Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Please note that the questions about duty to accommodate do not apply to employees who asked for office equipment to work remotely, unless their requests pertain to specific accommodation measures that help to reduce barriers to work, as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Question 87. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, did you have workplace accommodation measures in place before the COVID-19 pandemic which are no longer being met?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 18 82 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 92 7118

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition of duty to accommodate, have you requested workplace accommodation measures in the last two years?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 53 47 677
2020 Not a person with a disability 13 87 7123
2019 Person with a disability 64 36 551
2019 Not a person with a disability 17 83 6615
2017 Person with a disability 64 36 532
2017 Not a person with a disability 20 80 6598
2014 Person with a disability 68 32 606
2014 Not a person with a disability 15 85 8595

Question 89. Were the requests for workplace accommodation measures related to a disability?

A disability means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.

A barrier means anything — including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice — that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 89 11 348
2020 Not a person with a disability 34 66 882

Question 90. Were any workplace accommodation measures implemented?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 81 19 350
2020 Not a person with a disability 77 23 881
2019 Person with a disability 79 21 350
2019 Not a person with a disability 80 20 1059
2017 Person with a disability 82 18 338
2017 Not a person with a disability 75 25 1288
2014 Person with a disability 80 20 406
2014 Not a person with a disability 75 25 1281

Question 91. I am satisfied with the workplace accommodation measures that were implemented.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 39 34 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 281
2020 Not a person with a disability 45 34 7 8 5 1 0 80 13 683
2019 Person with a disability 29 31 11 15 14 0 0 60 29 278
2019 Not a person with a disability 44 35 6 9 6 0 0 79 15 843
2017 Person with a disability 32 34 7 16 11 1 0 66 28 276
2017 Not a person with a disability 42 36 6 9 5 1 0 79 15 959
2014 Person with a disability 32 31 6 15 14 1 0 64 30 323
2014 Not a person with a disability 42 36 7 9 5 0 1 79 14 961

Question 92. I would feel comfortable requesting workplace accommodation measures from my immediate supervisor.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 36 27 10 12 12 1 2 65 25 678
2020 Not a person with a disability 38 31 11 10 6 2 2 72 16 7144
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Compensation

Question 93. In the last 12 months, has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Not sure
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 35 37 27 1 52 48 680
2020 Not a person with a disability 30 45 25 1 60 40 7161

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 94. Have all your pay or other compensation issues been resolved?

Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)
No
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 48 52 233
2020 Not a person with a disability 54 46 2116

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 5 19 14 21 35 1 5 26 59 235
2020 Not a person with a disability 9 21 16 22 28 1 3 32 51 2114

Of those who indicated that their pay or other compensation had been affected:

Question 96. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 3 16 15 18 39 2 6 21 62 233
2020 Not a person with a disability 8 18 15 20 30 1 7 28 55 2112

Question 97. To what extent have issues with the Phoenix pay system affected your decision to seek or accept another position (e.g., deployment, promotion, secondment, assignment, acting assignment) within your organization or the federal public service?

Survey year Demographic Not at all
(%)
To a small extent
(%)
To a moderate extent
(%)
To a large extent
(%)
To a very large extent
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Most positive or least negative answers
(%)
Least positive or most negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2020 Person with a disability 38 15 12 8 11 3 12 63 23 676
2020 Not a person with a disability 42 18 13 8 6 2 10 69 16 7137
2019 Person with a disability 44 13 10 9 15 1 9 62 27 545
2019 Not a person with a disability 45 16 12 8 10 1 8 67 20 6528
2018 Person with a disability 45 12 10 9 15 1 9 63 27 515
2018 Not a person with a disability 48 14 11 8 9 1 8 69 18 5618
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